Granbury ISD school bus hits, kills 5-year-old student

GRANBURY, Texas - A 5-year-old student at Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy died on Monday morning after being hit by a school bus.

Granbury ISD school bus accident

What we know:

The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed the fatal accident happened on Monday morning in the Commanche Cove neighborhood in Hood County.

According to a preliminary accident report, a Granbury ISD school bus had stopped to pick up children near the intersection of Pecos River Drive and Brazos River Drive around 6 a.m.

As the bus was pulling away, the victim reportedly ran up the driver's side and in front of the bus. He was hit by the front right of the bus.

The little boy was taken to the Lake Grandbury Medical Center but did not survive.

What we don't know:

DPS said it is still investigating the accident. So, it's not clear if the driver will face any charges.

The child’s name has not yet been released.

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What they're saying:

"We are heartbroken by the loss of one of our students. Please join me in keeping the family and our schools in your thoughts and prayers during this devastating time," Granbury ISD Superintendent Courtney Morawski said in the letter to parents.

There were eight other children on the bus at the time of the crash. Superintendent Morawski said the district has been in communication with their parents.

Emma Roberson Elementary is encouraging all students to wear red or blue – the colors of Spiderman – on Tuesday in memory of the student who died.

The school will have extra counselors and staff on hand to meet with those experiencing grief.